NATMA 2G Happy Hour Social in Pasadena, CA

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Date: Friday, October 8, 2010 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Vive Restaurant and Bar (Old Town Pasadena) Address: 61 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155475424476101 NATMA 2G - Southern California Chapter celebrates the opening of the 2010 Annual North American Taiwanese Medical Association (NATMA) Southern California Conference by hosting a happy hour social on October 8, 2010! Join in for a fun night of networking, friendship…

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Bookmark Design Contest Showcasing Taiwan Pride

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Are you proud of Taiwan? Looking for a creative way to express your pride? The Young Professional Group of Formosan Association for Public Affairs is looking for your Taiwan-inspired designs! You might remember some previous projects, such as TAIWANATION wristband or the TW bumper-sticker. This year, they will be printing custom-designed bookmarks to hand out in public events to increase awareness about Taiwan and the challenges that the nation faces, and YOU can help design it! Three…

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Strait Talk at Brown University – Apply Now!

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Are you a student or young professional committed to international peace? Interested in conflict resolution, international relations, East Asia, or constructive dialogue? Ready to participate in an intensive, skill-building week to invest in a future based on mutual understanding? Strait Talk is a non-partisan dialogue program that seeks to transform international conflict by connecting young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the United States and empowering them to strive for…

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DC APA Film Festival Opening Night: Au Revoir Taipei

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Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010 Time: 7:30pm - 11:00pm Location: Landmark E Street Cinema Address: 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC Film Fest Website: http://www.apafilm.org/festival-2010/ Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156628821024446 Taiwanese American filmmaker Arvin Chen’s debut feature film made quite a splash earlier this year with worldwide screenings and wonderful buzz. Join friends of Taiwanese American Professionals in DC to watch this great little…

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Sacramento Event Featuring Coen Blaauw, an Advocate for Taiwan on Capitol Hill

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Date: October 2, 2010 Time: 10:30 am, followed by 12:30 pm Lunch Buffet Location: No. 1 Buffet Address: 7090 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95823 The Formosan Association for Public Affairs - Sacramento Chapter presents a special talk by Coen Blaauw. Topic: "A Dutchman Working for Taiwan Independence on Capitol Hill (1989-2010)" Fee: $10 each person (covering buffet, drink, tax and tip). SPEAKER BIO Coen Blaauw is a native of the Netherlands. He has lived in the United States since…

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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Seeking Interns

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The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is Seeking Interns for Spring 2011. The Initiative is responsible for the implementation of the President's Executive Order 13515 dated October 14, 2009.  Its purpose is to develop, monitor, and coordinate executive branch efforts to improve the quality of life of AAPIs through increased participation in federal programs. The Initiative is housed at the Department of Education but its scope is government-wide. The Initiative…

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TAP-SF Professional Series: Residential Real Estate Market

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Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: The "Crane Room", Foster City Recreation Center Address: 650 Shell Boulevard, Foster City, CA Taiwanese American Professionals - SF / Bay area (TAP-SF) hosts a seminar series: With the 30-year fixed loan at its lowest in decades, and home prices looking to take a downward turn, NOW could be your best opportunity to turn those white picket fences into reality. If you're thinking about buying a house, don't miss out on this…

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Arvin Chen’s “Au Revoir Taipei” Plays at Milwaukee Film Fest

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Taiwanese American filmmaker Arvin Chen's debut feature film made quite a splash earlier this year with worldwide screenings and wonderful buzz. It's being shown at the Milwaukee Film Festival also. Read our previous interview with Arvin: http://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2010/03/16/filmmaker-arvin-chen-greets-the-world-with-au-revoir-taipei/ Then, if you get a chance, go watch a screening! Screening Schedule: Date: Saturday, Sep 25th Time: 9:30pm Location: Oriental Theatre 1 Date: Saturday,…

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